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High Gate, Nairdwood Lane, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 0QH

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
316 m²
3401 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About High Gate

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

High Gate is a five-bedroom detached house in Prestwood, Great Missenden, Great Missenden (HP16 0QH). It has a recorded floor area of 316 m² (around 3401 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 316 m² the property is well over the postcode median (179 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £1,572,500 — fresh data. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2021–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about High Gate

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

High Gate's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2017from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD62toC72
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against High Gate, Nairdwood Lane, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 0QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

High Gate has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

  1. Mar 2014
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Part two storey, part single storey rear extension

    Agent
    GMTW Architects
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    CH/2014/0029/FA
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2004
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property

    PART FIRST FLOOR, PART TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    CH/2004/0167/FA
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at High Gate

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

High Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,586,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£1,572,500

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 February 2025Most recent

    £1,572,500

    +8.4%over 3 years
  2. 11 March 2021

    £1,450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP16 0QH: £875,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Nairdwood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

High Gate is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,976

Street avg £5,585

Below

Floor Area

316 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about High Gate

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Great Missenden district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Holy Trinity Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Prestwood Junior School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP16 0QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP16 0QH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP16 0QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about High Gate, Nairdwood Lane, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 0QH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.